The Mothers Who Make Creative Manifesto

What we're really doing...

What we’re really doing is…

Shining a light

Layering truths

Working together

Talking all night long

Singing lullabies

Getting lost

Making space

Finding time

Healing wounds

Saying, “Me too,”

Making medicine

Weaving magic

Going under

Tuning in

Sharing our wisdom

Asking “Why not?”

Inviting friends to play

Imagining a new way home

Gardening for the next generation

Making the impossible possible

Mothers Who Make may look like a casual, cheerful gathering of women in interview form. And if that is all it was, it would still be glorious! But in my mind, Mothers Who Make is a world-class gallery of creative mothers. Some are new mothers. Some are more experienced. Many of these women are known for their creative work. They sing, dance, write, paint, and share their work with their communities. Others live quieter but no less creative lives, problem solving, repairing, making up bedtime stories, baking bread, finding beauty and meaning in every day moments. Every mother in the collection is someone who considers creativity an essential part of her life and the lives of her children.

I want to shine a light on creative mothers, partly so we know we’re not alone, partly so we can inspire each other, and partly because the more we share what sustains us, the more we can intentionally integrate it into our lives. If you have been inspired by Mothers Who Make, please share it with a friend.